During National Nutrition Month®, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages people of all ages to Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle by educating Americans and raising awareness about the importance of daily nutrition.

Take the first step toward improving your overall health this spring season by incorporating more color into your daily snack and meal plans. With the chaos of everyday life, making healthy nutritional choices can often seem challenging to say the least.

It’s safe to say that most of us aren’t successful in achieving our goals if we expect them to simply be handed to us. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." While this is a very general statement that can apply to just about any aspect in our lives, this saying can be particularly applicable to our healthy eating and physical training goals.

As a kid, did you tend to run out the door in a hurry on school day mornings in an attempt to avoid sitting down at the breakfast table? Now as an adult, do you still allow your hectic mornings get in the way of eating a wholesome breakfast?

The demands of our daily schedule often make it easier to skip meals, particularly breakfast. How often does your breakfast consist of grabbing a pop tart and cup of coffee at home, or waiting in the early morning Starbucks drive thru line?

There are some things about life, such as how long we get to be here with our loved ones that are simply out of our control. We can’t control our family’s health history and the genetic risk factors that may influence our life span. We however can work towards a healthier tomorrow with certain lifestyle changes such as the foods we eat.

If you are looking to eat and drink for a long and healthy life, it’s important to remember that what you eat and how often you eat it can make a positive difference in your overall health.

Some families look forward to putting their spring cleaning projects into action, while many others dread the annual task each year. Keep in mind that spring cleaning is a great time to help prevent the spread of germs in your home as the seasons change.

As springtime approaches, allergies tend to kick into high gear. Ridding your home of excess dust and bacteria can help manage allergies, and help keep the family healthier during the upcoming busy spring and summer months.

Spring break means an escape from the daily grind. As the warmer weather sets in and spring draws near, make your travel preparations to visit your favorite destinations. The best part of traveling in the spring is that you can enjoy beautiful places before summer prices sky rocket.

Get an early idea of places the family is anxious to see and book in advance to guarantee your travel plans are secured.

Remember to do your research - ask family, friends, and co-workers for destination suggestions. With so many choices, it can be hard to narrow down your spring trip hot spot.